RESIDENT STUDENT RIGHTS

8 Any conduct, which can be construed as an attempt to influence, or retaliate against anyone involved in an official Rio Grande hearing or investigation. This includes any type of attempt to influence or intimidate witnesses or hearing officials. 9. Tampering with Fire and Life Safety equipment in University or Community College facilities or on University or Community College property. Failure to respond to an alarm. NOTE: Propping open locked doors in any University or Community College building is an example. 10. Intentional neglect in responding to the authority of Campus Police, Student Life Coordinator, Resident Assistant, or other official. 11. Intentional or willful disrespect of University or Community College faculty, staff, or failure to comply with directions of institutional officials, including hearing boards, acting in the performance of their assigned responsibilities. 12. Violations of published institutional regulations concerning motor vehicles, residence halls, Davis Library, Lyne Center, administrative, or academic facilities, or the unauthorized entry or presence in University or Community College facilities, or on University or Community College property. 13. Forcible disruption or obstruction of regular University or Community College activities including administration, classes, campus services, organized events; interference with free speech and movement of academic community members; refusal to provide an identification card when requested or to obey any other legitimate instruction from a University or Community College official, faculty member, or Campus Police. The instructor has the primary responsibility for control over classroom behavior and maintenance of academic integrity and can order the temporary removal or exclusion from the classroom of any student engaged in disruptive conduct or conduct that violates the general rules and regulations of the institution. (This exclusion can be for one class period only). Extended or permanent exclusion from the classroom or further disciplinary action can be affected only through appropriate procedures established by the Division of Student Affairs. 14. Any violation of the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College Campus Technology Resources Policy. 15. Any speech whether implied or direct, that endangers the personal mental or physical health of any person and abusive speech towards any member of the University or Community College Community is prohibited. 16. Any other conduct that may reasonably be considered detrimental to the Rio Grande educational mission.

NOTE: Any violations involving the type of misconduct set forth in the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College Community Code MAY RESULT IN EXPULSION, SUSPENSION, OR ANY OTHER SANCTION whether said misconduct occurs on-campus or off-campus except as noted.

RESIDENT STUDENT RIGHTS

1. Teaching and learning is the primary activity at the University of Rio Grande. Therefore, students have the right to study in their room at any time to the extent studying does not cause unreasonable interference to others. 2. Students have the right to expect the residence hall staff to be responsive to needs to assist with any problems encountered while a resident. 3. Students have the right to appeal a decision concerning the administration of student problems to appropriate University hearing body, if the Dean of Students cannot satisfactorily resolve it. 4. Overall, students have the right to treat residence hall rooms as their home.

Limits to this right are: (a) common courtesy for and consideration of other residents who may be affected by student actions and the manner in which they live, and (b) student actions and living manner must not violate the rules and regulations of the University.